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Justice Scalia, and Justice Thomas dissenting was for the distorts of the text of Title III and the structure of the ADA as well as just common sense. First there is the Title III the placement of public accommodation applies to athletes as well as the spectator. And then there is the having to really look at what it met to play golf, and knowing that equality means that.

In the case of PGA v Martin, Mr. Martin was a independent contractor. While he was playing the game of golf for PGA, was an independent contractor seeking public accommodation. Mr Martin seeking accommodations by use of the ADA mad this case more than just about golf. Mr. Martin exception for the PGA to allow him to ride the cart throughout the tournament. When the PGA allowed

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